Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2!

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2!For sale here is a scarce and very early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). Late 19th century reel owing to the lack of model number on the reel foot (instituted at the turn of the century), or serial number (instituted in 1908). This model was later dubbed the "Peerless" in 1911; before it was known as the "Celebrated Trout and Bass Fly Reel". The screw in the center of the counterbalance was also a very early feature on

For sale here is a one-tip Payne Model 200L - 8' in length for a 4 weight line

The varnish is flawless and all bluing remains on the hardware

One tip has a professionally-applied protective wrap about half way up covering a hook mark

The step-down ferrule fit is perfect

the rod sections are not entirely straight if that bothers you

free of cracks or other defects

Reverse-half wells grip 5 1/2" in length with only the lightest of soiling

mortised burl wood spacer

Some large irons included with this one

a varnished finish (it could have received an overcoat of varnish at some point in its life)

The spool diameter is 3 7/8"

but user convertible to right hand retrieve if desired